US EditionFlu outbreak crisis as cases 'skyrocket' with hundreds in hospital
- NHS England reports that flu cases are rising, with an average of 5,408 patients hospitalized each day last week, which is around 1,000 more than the previous week.
- Around 20 NHS trusts in England declared critical incidents this week due to long delays in A&E services and high patient numbers.
- Prof Sir Stephen Powis stated that the pressures on hospitals are comparable to those during the pandemic, highlighting the exceptional demand on services.
- Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting mentioned that the healthcare system is under intense strain, exacerbated by cold weather and respiratory viruses.
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667,000 in 7 days, but the incidence is lower than last season (ANSA)
While the holidays have just ended, hospitals are full of new patients, especially because of the flu. On the other hand, contrary to rumor, nothing indicates that the virus is more pathogenic or contagious than in previous years.The beginning of 2025 is synonymous with hospital overcrowding in many cantons. In addition to injuries related to winter sports, respiratory viruses and Covid-19, seasonal flu is present. But not all French-speaking re…
Health chiefs give major new flu outbreak update - everything you need to know
The UK Health Security Agency has issued an update as the NHS is facing huge pressure from people falling seriously ill with the virus with patients waiting hours and A&Es overwhelmed
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